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I turned off the WiFi completely on my R3 and added some TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro's in AP mode with ethernet backhaul to solve the issue with my WiFi dropping out constantly.  Wired has been pretty stable 99.9% of the time so no real complaints there.  Using the Deco's in AP mode allows be to have fantastic WiFi that doesn't drop out and still have the benefits of DumaOS for gaming.

I turned off the WiFi completely on my R3 and added some TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro's in AP mode with ethernet backhaul to solve the issue with my WiFi dropping out constantly.  Wired has been pretty stable 99.9% of the time so no real complaints there.  Using the Deco's in AP mode allows be to have fantastic WiFi that doesn't drop out and still have the benefits of DumaOS for gaming.

I turned off the WiFi completely on my R3 and added some TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro's in AP mode with ethernet backhaul to solve the issue with my WiFi dropping out constantly.  Wired has been pretty stable 99.9% of the time so no real complaints there.  Using the Deco's in AP mode allows be to have fantastic WiFi that doesn't drop out and still have the benefits of DumaOS for gaming.

For anyone else that may be experiencing a similar situation with poor WiFi because of lots of interference from surrounding networks I went with a TP-Link Deco system and put it in AP mode.  Everything works perfectly and still allows me to use all the DumaOS features...

I just set it up to mirror the existing network name, so extending. If and when it switches between the 2 units its not noticeable.

Hello!
I've had the R3 for a month or two now and I've been having a few issues with it.  Before I start this router has so much potential.  The new interface is great and accessing it is significantly faster than the Netgear XR1000.  Also, I feel like the geofilter works better and the ping assist seems to really help.
One feature that was on the XR1000 that I wish was on the R3 is the ability to import a list of devices into device manager so you don't have to go through and rename each one individually.  Would save a ton of time setting it up.
Now,  Here are the issues I've having.  Will any of these be addressed in an upcoming firmware update?
Weak/inconsistent/unreliable Wifi and tons of WiFi disconnects on both bands - I have several smart plugs/switches and NEST cameras and almost every single one disconnects multiple times a day (I live in a townhouse so my house is not huge. None are more than 40 feet from the router and it's as centrally located as I can get it).  I work from home and my laptop will periodically disconnect for 60-90 seconds (this is much more random.  It might not happen for days or weeks and then it will happen multiple days in a row) Yesterday I had to reboot the router twice because the LAN ports had no connectivity (WiFi was still connected and working)  Ping Optimizer setup is a real pain in the buttocks.   It fails more often than it succeeds. The RGB lights will randomly get a mind of it's own and start doing random things and colors until a reboot Obviously 1 & 2 are the big ones.  Are these known issues?  Is there an issue with my router?  Are there plans to make improvements in those areas with firmware updates?  If so is there an ETA on when the update will be available?
Also, are there any hardwired WiFi range extenders or access points that would work seamlessly with the R3?
Thanks!

Hello!
I've had the R3 for a month or two now and I've been having a few issues with it.  Before I start this router has so much potential.  The new interface is great and accessing it is significantly faster than the Netgear XR1000.  Also, I feel like the geofilter works better and the ping assist seems to really help.
One feature that was on the XR1000 that I wish was on the R3 is the ability to import a list of devices into device manager so you don't have to go through and rename each one individually.  Would save a ton of time setting it up.
Now,  Here are the issues I've having.  Will any of these be addressed in an upcoming firmware update?
Weak/inconsistent/unreliable Wifi and tons of WiFi disconnects on both bands - I have several smart plugs/switches and NEST cameras and almost every single one disconnects multiple times a day (I live in a townhouse so my house is not huge. None are more than 40 feet from the router and it's as centrally located as I can get it).  I work from home and my laptop will periodically disconnect for 60-90 seconds (this is much more random.  It might not happen for days or weeks and then it will happen multiple days in a row) Yesterday I had to reboot the router twice because the LAN ports had no connectivity (WiFi was still connected and working)  Ping Optimizer setup is a real pain in the buttocks.   It fails more often than it succeeds. The RGB lights will randomly get a mind of it's own and start doing random things and colors until a reboot Obviously 1 & 2 are the big ones.  Are these known issues?  Is there an issue with my router?  Are there plans to make improvements in those areas with firmware updates?  If so is there an ETA on when the update will be available?
Also, are there any hardwired WiFi range extenders or access points that would work seamlessly with the R3?
Thanks!

Thanks!  The tech that's helping me is checking to see if they are able to set it up that way.